Former minister charged in corruption inquiry

A powerful former national security minister was charged yesterday with defying an order by Kenya's anti-corruption commission to declare his wealth and reveal how he got it. Chris Murungaru denies the charge, which carries a three-year jail sentence and/or a fine of 300,000 shillings (£2,400).

Anti-corruption chief Aaron Ringera had ordered Mr Murungaru to declare assets he owns through his family, friends and business associates.

Authorities are investigating his alleged role in a multimillion dollar scandal involving security contracts with a fictional company called Anglo Leasing.